Of note: Willgoos and Tokic were key components in Newington's title run last year and Aprea was a starter by the end of the season. McManus will set for the first time on varsity. Burns expects team to be a contender again.

SIMSBURY

Last year: 9-10

Coach: David Sprowson

Top players: Bobby Franklin, sr., MH; Noah Switzer, sr., OPP.

Of note: Franklin had 90 kills and 38 blocks and Switzer had 35 kills and 81 digs for Simsbury, which has a new coach in Sprowson.